Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
American Cemetery
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 4, 2024
1. American Cemetery Marker
This cemetery was established early in the 18th century in association with the Catholic Church of St. Francis near Fort St. Jean Baptiste. Many of Natchitoches' pioneering families are buried here.
Erected by Cane River National Heritage Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 31° 45.273′ N, 93° 5.474′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 2nd St, Natchitoches LA 71457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Saint Jean Baptiste (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The American Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Fort St. Jean Baptiste (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The American Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel William Houston Jack (within shouting distance of this marker); Steel Magnolias (within shouting distance of this marker); Susan Harling Robinson Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge Porter House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 4, 2024
2. American Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
